Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC (17-4-10) takes on Atlanta United 2 (8-16-7) at 7 p.m. on Saturday at Highmark Stadium. Saturday will be the second matchup between the two teams, as the Hounds grabbed a 5-0 road win in the first meeting.
Forbes in on Fire
Opposing teams haven’t been able to slow down Kenardo Forbes as of late. The reigning USL Championship Player of the week netted two goals in the club’s last home game against Indy Eleven, and recorded an assist earlier this week against Loudoun United FC.
Young Talent
Atlanta’s 19-year-old midfielder Bienvenue Kanakimana has a buried a team-high six goals through 14 appearances. Kanakimana has posted a 22 percent conversion rate on shots this season, with five of his six goals coming from inside the penalty area.
Midfielder Andrew Carleton and striker Jackson Conway are right behind Kanakimana with five goals each.
On the Rise?
Atlanta’s season as a whole has been a bumpy ride, but the club has found success in its recent games. While United 2 has only earned 31 points on the year, they are 3-0-2 in their last five outings.
In that five game stretch, United 2 has buried 10 goals while allowing just five.
By the Numbers: 4
With his fourth goal of the season on Tuesday against Loudoun United FC, Joe Greenspan notched a new career high in tallies.
Playoff Picture
Now with 61 points, the Hounds stand at the top of the Eastern Conference leaderboard. Nashville SC is three points behind the Black and Gold, with New York Red Bulls II and the Tampa Bay Rowdies trailing by four points.
